Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit Makes Its Debut
The brightly colored blue and gold Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit from 91ֿ’s College of Public Health will be hitting the streets to help bring public health services to the people of northeast Ohio.
Propelling Future Aviation Professionals
91ֿ has received a significant grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create an initiative to bolster the workforce for aircraft pilots and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operators in Northeast Ohio.
Ann Mariko Walter, ’96
Will Matthews, ’19, adds some flavor to Northeast Ohio’s food scene with Southern Comfort Kitchen, his New Orleans-inspired restaurant and food truck.
Daring Mighty Things - Lighter Than Air
First-year students in 91ֿ’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering were challenged to engineer and build propeller-driven aircraft suspended by helium balloons as part of the college’s “Lighter Than Air” competition.
Championing a Place for Women in Science
Aleisha Moore, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, is exploring how the brain can influence hormones and fertility. One area of research for Moore is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a condition that affects nearly 10 percent of women worldwide.
Celebrating KSU’s First Female President
Carol A. Cartwright, Ph.D., became 91ֿ’s first female president in 1991 and was the first female president of any Ohio public college or university then. She was also a driving force in the establishment of 91ֿ Women’s Center.
Alumnus Brings Wild Animals (in Sunglasses) to Public Library
Black United Student Leader Thrives
Julian Grimes, a 91ֿ junior, is president of Black United Students (BUS) and is working to keep the organization thriving. BUS is one of 91ֿ’s oldest student organizations and is credited with starting the formal observance of Black History Month in 1970.
Community of Caring Supports Student
Shane Reese found a network of support and a community of caring at 91ֿ that surrounded him after his mother passed away during his freshman year. As a result, Reese became a resilient leader who is committed to giving back.
LaunchNET Supports Student Radio Program
91ֿ architecture student Joel Semancik is the creator of Gulp Radio, a program and podcast that airs on 91ֿ’s Black Squirrel Radio. He and his guests discuss songs that have had an impact on their lives and discuss their favorite 91ֿ memories and life stories.